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Coleman Genealogy & History

Coleman genealogy is usually designated as Scottish or Irish. The name has a number of possible origins. One is as a shortened version of the Irish given name "Columban," from the Gaelic from "white dove." Another possible origin is as an occupational name from the Old English words for a "coal man," a man who mined or dealt in coal. In Ireland, the name is first found in County Sligo, where the Colemans were a sept (family group) of the O'Colmain tribe. Coleman family history includes American child actor Gary Coleman and English actor Noel Coleman.